Monthly Archives: July 2013

sick of the heat – a prickly issue

Posted on July 11, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Heat rash or prickly heat is such an annoyance – that red or pinkish rash occurring on areas of skin beneath clothing really slows down enjoyment of the sun let alone gardening activity. It generally develops on hot days when … Continue reading →

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thirsty work and homemade Quick fix isotonic drinks

Posted on July 6, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Gardening is thirsty work, even just looking at it in summer heat is thirsty work. Dehydration is what happens when your body loses more fluid than you take in. Which is an ever present threat when under the influence of … Continue reading →

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Avocado graze glaze

Posted on July 3, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Functional food is for more than eating………. For second degree abrasions and sundry grazes where inflammation occurs or for larger surface abrasions a poultice of pulped avocado flesh is sublime, the oil is so close to our skins natural oil … Continue reading →

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